06 December 2004 Monday 23 Shawwal 1425 Sohail excels as Pakistan beat New Zealand LAHORE, Dec 5: Inspired by two-goal Sohail Abbas, Pakistan bounced back from 1-0 down with a second half charge to score a 3-1 victory over a plucky New Zealand in the Champions Trophy hockey at National Hockey Stadium on Sunday. ... Dutch determined to give Pakistan a tough time LAHORE, Dec 5: Terry Walsh, The Netherlands hockey coach, on Sunday promised a sterling show by his side against Pakistan on Tuesday in a crucial Champions Trophy match, saying a battling performance by India won't demoralise his players. ... Moin slams hurricane century LAHORE, Dec 5: A hurricane century by Test discarded Moin Khan helped Karachi Whites earn a big 272-run lead against Sialkot in Quaid-i-Azam Trophy at Jinnah Stadium, Sialkot on Sunday. ... Indian tour to BD uncertain DHAKA, Dec 5: The Indian cricket team's tour of Bangladesh, slated to begin on Tuesday, became uncertain owing to a reported death threat issued on Sunday by a little-known, self-styled militant group in Dhaka. ... Marshall stars in Kiwis emotional win against Australia MELBOURNE, Dec 5: Hamish Marshall scored an unbeaten 50 to lead New Zealand to an emotional four-wicket win over Australia with two balls to spare in the first match of the inaugural Chappell-Hadlee one-day series on Sunday. ... England defeat Zimbabwe BULAWAYO, Dec 5: England beat Zimbabwe by 74 runs in the fourth and final one-day international on Sunday to take the series 4-0. ... Seven home players enter main round starting today ISLAMABAD, Dec 5: The main round of the high-profile $65,000 Bank Alfalah Pakistan Open Squash Championship opening on Monday will feature seven home players after five made it through qualifying. ... Moya wins Davis Cup for Spain SEVILLE, Dec 5: A majestic Carlos Moya tamed Andy Roddick 6-2 7-6 7-6 on Sunday to clinch the Davis Cup for Spain. The Mallorcan with film-star looks erased the heartache of missing Spain's maiden triumph in 2000 ...

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